USA TODAY Sports Weekly

BALTIMORE RAVENS

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Round 1 (No. 30 overall) — Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson: Tall (6-1) and highly explosive (4.28 40 time), his athleticis­m is readily apparent. The first-team All-ACC selection was quite light (173 pounds) at the combine but has reclaimed some of that body mass after running like a star sprinter.

Round 2 (62) — Roger Rosengarte­n, OT, Washington: Another Husky off the board, this one could be ticketed for right tackle in Baltimore following the trade of Morgan Moses to the Jets. Rosengarte­n grades much better in pass pro than as a run blocker.

Round 3 (93) — Adisa Isaac, LB, Penn State: After posting 71⁄2 sacks and 16 TFLs last season, much better production than first-round teammate Chop Robinson in Happy Valley, Isaac should be a sub package option early on.

Round 4 (113, from Broncos through Jets) — Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina: Walker’s big-play ability stands out in a loaded class of wide receivers. His route running needs improvemen­t and lack of physicalit­y could hurt him.

Round 4 (130) — T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State: Baltimore gets one of the best value picks in the draft to this point with Tampa. He’s a disruptor at the position with 22 career passes defensed in college.

Round 5 (165) — Rasheen Ali, RB, Marshall: Ali’s injury history, pass blocking, and ball security (11 fumbles from 2021-23) are a concern. But he can make breakaway plays with his burst.

Round 6 (218, compensato­ry selection from Jets) — Devin Leary, QB, Kentucky: Leary has NFL arm talent and experience in multiple offensive systems. He needs to improve his accuracy and timing to stick in the NFL.

Round 7 (228, from Jets) — Nick Samac, C, Michigan State: Samac is a standout in the run game but his lack of flexibility and strength could see him struggle in pass protection against NFL competitio­n.

Round 7 (250) — Sanoussi Kane, S, Purdue: Kane is excellent in the running game with the instincts to diagnose a play quickly. In coverage, he can hang with tight ends but wide receivers could be more of a problem.

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